Corneal Transplantation

Using Donor Corneas to Restore Vision

When your cornea (the clear outer layer of your eye) becomes damaged, you can experience vision loss, pain and visible changes to the appearance of your eyes. At South Texas Eye Consultants, our doctors are specially trained to provide corneal transplant surgery in Corpus Christi, TX. This delicate process involves removing all or part of a damaged cornea and replacing it with healthy tissue from a donor in order to restore vision and alleviate pain.

There were over 46,000 corneal transplants performed in the United States in 2011, according to the Eye Bank Association of America. We can thank the thousands of eye donors for helping restore the vision of so many people. While this procedure is considered relatively safe, you should discuss the potential complications of corneal transplants, including:

Infection

Rejection of the donor cornea

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Swelling

If you are experiencing vision problems, contact us today to schedule an eye exam. Our doctors can determine the cause of your vision issues and recommend treatment options.